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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Living with a chronic illness means developing a long-term strategy to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your quality of life. Stay Physically Active Engaging in regular physical activity can help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.

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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Earlier, I had written a similar detailed article about diagnosing coronary artery disease- you can access it here- Understanding Angiography of Heart. It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers. How is CT-Angiogram Performed?

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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance to help you improve your cardiovascular health Learn more about General Health & Wellness services at Edge Family Medicine. Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications. Exercise Regularly Aim for 30 minutes of daily physical activity, such as walking or swimming.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

In an article for Obesity , researchers investigated how to better design lifestyle-based weight loss programs for older adults in order to address muscle and bone health concerns. Programs for older adults may focus on motivators pertinent to this age group, such as improving physical function and quality of life.

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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Dr. Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. It also emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach that involves dietitians, physical therapists, and other clinicians to support patients in achieving and maintaining weight loss.

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Updates in ID and Nephrology: Lona Mody, Rasheeda Hall, Devika Nair, Sonali Advani

GeriPal

Sonali Advani and Lona Mody talk about their recent JAGS article highlighting three recent articles that every clinician caring for older adults should be aware of in the treatment of infectious diseases (hint: I’ve never finished a course of antibiotics, and maybe your patients don’t need that full course either).

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Improving Hospital Care for Older Adults through Acute Care for Elders (ACE Units): Kellie Flood and Stephanie Rogers

GeriPal

If you want to do a deeper dive in ACE units, check out some of the following articles: The original NEJM paper on ACE units from 1996. After coming out of residency and taking care of lots of complicated older adults as of now, a brand new physician attending, I really needed that team to help me out. And that model just made sense.

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